Mexican Spinach Salad
Recipe: #19430
June 02, 2015
Categories: Salads, Vegetable Salad, Spinach, Mexican, One-Pot Meal, Gluten-Free Kosher, Low Cholesterol, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Vegan, Vegetarian, more
"Adapted from Mexican family Cooking. You can also garnish this with a chopped hard-boiled egg."
Original is 7 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (150.3 g)
- Calories 34.8
- Total Fat - 0.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 114.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 5.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.3 g
- Sugars - 0.9 g
- Protein - 4.2 g
- Calcium - 145.2 mg
- Iron - 3.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 41.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Toss spinach, onions and cilantro together in a bowl.
Step 2
Add dressing.
Step 3
Top with tomatoes and/or radishes and serve immediately.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Make sure to select fresh spinach with vibrant green leaves.
- If you don't have cherry tomatoes or radishes, you can use other vegetables to garnish the salad.
- Substitute kale for spinach - Kale is a great substitute for spinach as it is packed with nutrients and has a slightly more robust flavor. This can add a bit of extra flavor to the salad.
- Substitute parsley for cilantro - Parsley is a great substitute for cilantro as it has a milder flavor. This can be beneficial if you are not a fan of the strong flavor that cilantro can bring.
Taco Salad Add 1/2 cup cooked ground beef, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup diced red pepper, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese to the spinach mixture before adding the dressing. Serve with tortilla chips.
Mexican Street Corn: Mexican Street Corn is a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with Mexican Spinach Salad. It is made with corn, mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and cotija cheese. The combination of the creamy mayo and the zesty lime juice adds a nice contrast to the salad and makes it a great combination.
Grilled Fajita Vegetables: Grilled Fajita Vegetables are a great accompaniment to Mexican Street Corn. They are made with bell peppers, onions, and zucchini that are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then grilled until tender and lightly charred. The smoky flavor of the vegetables pairs nicely with the creamy mayo and zesty lime juice of the Mexican Street Corn, and they add a nice crunch to the salad.
FAQ
Q: How much Italian dressing should I use?
A: Start with 1/2 cup of Italian dressing and add more to taste. You can also add more greens or vegetables if you want a less dressing-heavy salad.
Q: What is the best way to store salad ingredients?
A: To keep salad ingredients fresh, store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Salad greens should be washed, dried and wrapped in a paper towel before storing.
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Fun facts:
The cilantro used in this recipe is a native of Mexico and is used in many Mexican dishes. It was introduced to the United States by Mexican immigrants and is now widely used in American cuisine.
The use of spinach in Mexican cuisine dates back to the Aztecs. It was a popular ingredient in Aztec dishes such as "mole de olla" and "mole de guajolote".